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Reference #: 4436063 THE POSITION If you are friendly, have excellent communication skills, and love interacting with people, and are eager to make a difference in the lives of older adults in your area, Wayne County Area Agency on Aging is looking for you. Our mission is to provide hot meals to seniors and brighten their days with a nutritious meal and a smile. If you are passionate about helping homebound elderly individuals in Wayne County, we invite you to submit your application today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a meal transporter, you have the opportunity to deliver a meal with a smile and greatly impact their lives through your conversation. You must be able to manage multiple tasks, pay close attention to detail in challenging work environments, be organized, and have the ability to meet deadlines. Your responsibilities will include: Completing log sheets Following sanitation and safety guidelines when handling meals (meals could weight up to 50 pounds) Ensuring hot or frozen food items are kept in compliance with sanitation and safety requirements Delivering food and/or meals using vehicle. (Average 150 miles per day) Moving hot, bulk and/or frozen meals from loading dock Transporting meals or surplus/pantry food

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Part-time employment, up to 18 hours per week. Workday concludes when all meals for the day are delivered. Work hours may vary depending on route. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Six months of experience which required operation of a motor vehicle as a regular duty; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Special Requirements:

You must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license. Conditions of Employment:

Your driver's license must have no suspension within the last three years. Other Requirements:

You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, and Wayne counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements:

You must pass a background investigation. A conditional offer of employment will require a medical exam and drug screening. This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance. How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telec mmunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.